An acute unit is an integrated medical ward with special skills in the management of acute stroke. The main activities on the unit are:
There is no strong data to indicate that the acute stroke unit reduces mortality however historical comparisons suggest that:
Typically patients are moved to a stroke rehabilitation unit after 1-2 weeks.
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